Norma Jean Thomas Emlich of Centerburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.She was born on April 30, 1930, the daughter of Fern and Dent Thomas of Fresno, Ohio. She was the beloved wife of Dr. William F. Emlich, Sr. who was her best friend and constant companion. Dr. Emlich preceded her in death on February 1, 2017.Norma graduated from Fresno High School and Muskingum College. She was an elementary school teacher for several years before starting a family and becoming a devoted mother to her two children, Dr. William F. Emlich, Jr. (Margo) and Kerry E. Emlich Haddox (Mike). Her greatest joy in life was being a helpmate to her husband, both at home and in his office. Norma was also a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren, William F. Emlich, III, Tyler Emlich, Christian Emlich, Dr. Korey (Amanda) Haddox, Kodey (Susanna) Haddox, Kade Haddox and Kallen Haddox. She was blessed with three great-grandchildren, Lila Emlich, Rory Haddox and Ronan Haddox.Norma was preceded in death by her parents and only sibling, John Max Thomas (Helen) of Fresno.